I became an orphan at age 12. Now, I run a summer camp for kids like me.

04/29/2024, 6:11 AM
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I became an orphan at age 12. Now, I run a summer camp for kids like me.

Courtesy of Bennett Raglin

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lynne Hughes, founder and CEO of Comfort Zone Camp. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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